Wild Horses

~ a heartprint ~

 

 

 

He is the unpredictable tide sweeping an ocean of memories

long elegant fingers strumming his guitar

coasting gracefully

rising

            suddenly….

  crashing to shore with the angst

                 of Mick and Keith

to the melodic hunger of Wild Horses

 

I see him in Patrick’s Pub

the quiet one

                                                                  on the last barstool

with the messy blonde hair

nursing a glass of Guinness

as he writes on white paper napkins

tapping his pen on the bar absentmindedly

 

He is the man on the black and silver motorcycle,

the low, deep rapapapapa of his Harley

gliding through the  curves of Pacific Coast Highway

                                                                                untamed and free

bare knees peeking through the holes of his faded Levis

 

  And I’m the girl

whose heart still beats a little faster

when she hears

rapapapapa

knowing it couldn’t be him...

and yet, finding solace

in the love poems

scribbled on a few frayed white paper napkins,

                                                                            ….and an old cassette of Wild Horses

 

Reviews

[Einstein Noodle]

beautiful reminiscing of that wild, very special love .. it is my poem Jewel! ;) I have built, owned and riden HD since 1967 .. presently my ride is the '03 Centennial Edition Heritage Springer ... silver and black ;))) i will keep this one to the end ... the Coastal Hwy ride is one of the best ..tho now in the Ozark Mnts I find many that are equal ;) if this is "confessional" i am happy for your memory ..grateful you have shared ... one thing tho... i don't think the tides are all that unpredictable .... not many HD men are also poets ... he must have had some pretty strong feelings for your protagonist :))) very much enjoyed the ride that "Wild Horses" took me on ..perfect shout out to Mick as well .. you have set me in a wild and dreamy mood
E.

[MsJewel]

Thank you for your lovely comment. I appreciate you and your friendship :) Julie

[Einstein Noodle]

same here Ms. Jewel...same here! i try not to miss any of your poetry ... you have a good handle on your style and grace

[~]

You have lovingly drawn a magnificent painting of love and longing, of memories and beautiful souls in love. Passion that stems from a lovely heart.
Wonderful dear Julie!!!

[MsJewel]

Thank you for your lovely comment and compliment. There are some loves that live in memories always. :) Julie

[AaronFreitas]

I loved this piece Julie...you truly have a way with words that makes me feel as if I am the character as I read it. I understand the thoughts, the feelings and the passion behind the words. Another great write my friend :)

[MsJewel]

Thank you Aaron :) Julie

[Dara]

I could feel the wave of emotion sweeping over you as you wrote this beautiful nostalgic poem Julie. The images create a crystal clear picture of this mystery man whose presence seems to haunt your dreams. Just loved this!

[MsJewel]

Thanks so much Dara :) Julie

[wordman]

an incredible write julie,i could see the whole movie in my mind

[MsJewel]

Thank you Ron. He was an amazing man and has left me with wonderful memories :) Julie

[Valentine]

Funny how every so often our minds go back to yesterday and what once was. Nice write. Valentine

[MsJewel]

Thank you Kathie :) Julie

[....................]

what a tremendously heart-felt poem, Julie... you capture so vividly those little things we never forget about that one we love... reflective in it's nature, the piece speaks to just how deep you loved this person; the essence of his love left on napkins and an old cassette tape... this one brought a tear to my eye, a mix of sadness and joy that you got to know such love :)

[MsJewel]

Thank you for your kind words my sweet friend. :) Julie

[dan]

Julie, Aah one of the Stones' very best! Setting the piece partially in a pub gives it some old fashioned Brit flavor, Mick and the boys closed enough of those places down over the years. And the poem itself? Right on time, perfectly penned and that flash of romanticism for a conclusion. Such a fine write. This one goes right into the library, and thank you for that! take care...dan

[MsJewel]

Thank you Dan. I appreciate you and your friendship :) Julie

[Bright Ocean Star]

Jewel, I love this poem. It is so beautifully descriptive, with longing and history. I love the romantic imagery of the horses running wild on the beach, and the yearning for a nameless Harley riding poet in a bar on the Pacific Coast Highway. Great writing. Thank you. You effortlessly combined four of my favorite things into one beautiful work of art: horses, the waves at the beach, motorcycles, and poetic men in old levis. Great job, girl!

[MsJewel]

Thanks so much for your lovely comment :) Julie

[Jamestown]

Well written and expressed:)
I love the descriptions given, makes for really clear imagery
Thanks for sharing and b-blessed!

[MsJewel]

Thank you James :) Julie

[Robert]

Julie, You really show us through your words a glimpse of the feelings you had for this man. Its very special and too share this poem with us here on WC, thank you. Such a lovely tribute, I'm glad that you have your special memories and the treasure of those napkins.

[MsJewel]

Thank you for your lovely comment Robert :) Julie